2017 Jaguar XF Overview

The success Jaguar has enjoyed these past few years can arguably be traced back to its XF midsize sedan. Introduced in 2007, the XF set the standard for the brand’s modernized aesthetic, breaking free from the classic, yet dated design language—small grilles, sweeping lines circular headlights—that the British automaker had been confined to for the previous half century.

Last year brought a full redesign to the XF, though only a modest facelift. For the 2017 model, the middle sibling in Jaguar’s set of sedan triplets remains largely unchanged, only adding an additional engine to its list of options.

Changes to the 2017 Jaguar XF

What We Think

With the new-to-the-U.S. turbo-diesel engine, the XF earns an impressive 42 mpg fuel economy rating and makes 318 lb.-ft. of torque, but that added savings and responsiveness comes at the expense of a lot of power—160-horses off the 3.0-liter supercharged V6. Also, just because less fuel is being burned, that doesn’t mean the XF is necessarily any easier on the environment, as Volkswagen’s TDI engines proved to the world in 2015.

For drivers who want a little more oomph, Jag offers a high-performance S trim on the XF that helps boost engine output by 40 horsepower while providing an overall sportier driving experience.

Perhaps most importantly, despite increasing sales throughout its U.S. lineup, sales of Jaguar vehicles are still greatly outpaced by major volume sellers such as Mercedes, Lexus, BMW and Audi (even Porsche, with its popular crossover lineup, outsold Jaguar). So, if you’re looking for a luxury car that stands out from the pack, looks good and drives even better, the XF might just be the cat for you.